FC Midtjylland are out of Europa League. The team has collectively lost 0-3 to Besiktas, and therefore the wolves will play Conference League qualification. Philip Billing had set his sights on more, and therefore the midfielder was disappointed after Thursday's 0-2 loss.
- It was not the plan, but that's how it is. So we'll do what we have to do, and play the games we have to play. - We all want to play European football, but I feel that Conference League is a bit of a consolation prize. The article continues after the picture - If you can't make it to Champions League, you can come to Europa League, which is also good, but if you're not good enough, you can come to Conference League, and that's not what we want. - But we have to, and now we have to focus on the game against Horsens. We'll give it our all in Superligaen, and then we'll hope for the best. It looks promising, I think, says Billing.
Why is Conference League a consolation prize?
- We want to get to Champions League, and that's what the club is aiming for, and now we don't have either Champions League or Europa League. - So we'll have to settle for Conference League, but that's not what we want to play, says Billing. The midfielder can see the positive in Conference League, if FCM gets far in the tournament.
Can FC Midtjylland get far in Conference League?
- There's a chance that you can get far. We did well in Europa League, and I don't know if we'll be seen as favorites in Conference League, but I think many will think that we can get far. - That's the positive, and if we get far, there will be some really cool games. - We'll definitely take it seriously, but in the end, it's not where the club wants to be, says Billing. FCM will meet Bohemians FC from Ireland or FC Ballkani from Kosovo in the third qualifying round.
